An anvil position detector is provided for use with a surgical stapling instrument. The anvil position detector includes a projection formed on a driving or jaw closure mechanism of the surgical instrument and a recess for a notch formed on the jaw or anvil of the surgical instrument. Engagement of the...http://www.google.fr/patents/US8028882?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US8028882 - Anvil position detector for a surgical stapler
